🎙️When Birth Plans Change - A Yoga Teacher’s Unexpected NICU Journey
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Hi Reader, I’m excited to share our newest Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast episode with you today. This is one that I believe will touch many hearts and offer valuable perspective on birth, motherhood, and finding strength through unexpected challenges. LISTEN NOW: Redefining Birth through Yoga: From Home Birth to NICU with Katie Mellor In this powerful conversation, I speak with Katie Mellor, one of Krish Yoga's pregnancy and postnatal yoga teachers, who had meticulously planned for a home birth with her second baby, only to discover at 34 weeks that her son would need immediate surgery after birth. Katie shares with remarkable honesty:
What struck me most in our conversation was Katie’s reflection: “I think we wrap people in pink cotton wool sometimes. And actually, it’s not the right thing to do.” Her story reminds us that while birth may not always go as planned, we can still find agency, connection, and even joy in unexpected circumstances. LISTEN NOW: Redefining Birth through Yoga: From Home Birth to NICU with Katie Mellor Whether you’re pregnant, planning for birth, or supporting someone who is, I believe Katie’s perspective will offer valuable insights that go beyond the “natural vs. medicalized” birth narrative that often dominates the conversation. Have you experienced unexpected changes to your birth plan? How did you navigate them? Reply to this email - I’d love to hear your story. With love, Krish❤️ P.S. If you know someone who might benefit from hearing this conversation, please forward this email or share the episode link. These stories help us build a more compassionate, realistic understanding of birth and early motherhood. If you enjoyed this podcast, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, or review wherever you listen. Your support helps more mothers find this content and allows me to keep bringing these important conversations to you. Every single review makes a difference. |
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